Dandelion Print Swing Tank

If you haven't heard me complain much about the winter weather this year, it's because I haven't had much to complain about.  It was such a mild winter in Wisconsin, with very little snow in comparison to previous years.  I mean, look at the landscape behind me.  It's March, and there's not a drop of snow on the ground and the river is not frozen.  That's a miracle!  I've already been out in my garden twice already, and I would have been out there more had it not been raining!

Well because of the weather, I've been itching to wear my spring clothes.  This is an outfit I wore to a recent doctor's appointment when it was a gorgeous sixty degree day.  The nurse saw me and commented on how spring-like I looked!  

When the temperatures fluctuate from cool mornings, to warm afternoons, and back to cool evenings, I like to wear a summer top with a cardigan.

This is a loose, breezy tank top I picked up at Old Navy for only about $15.00 when they had their "40% off Everything" sale.  Gotta love those sales!  It has a pretty dandelion print on it.  It's called a "Swing Tank" because it has a full, flouncy "swing" cut.  It has a hi-lo cut, being longer in the back.  It's made of a thin, soft, lightweight rayon, so it is very cool and comfortable.  And it has a nice, relaxed fit which is attractive on all body types.

 This is one of my favorite spring/summer cardigans.  I bought it from Express, and have had it for years. I wear it almost constantly during the warmer months....especially when I travel.  It's super light and thin (as you can tell by the picture because you can see my top through it).  This is actually the second one I purchased because I ruined the first one on a mountain hike in New Hampshire years ago.  Read THIS POST to hear about that harrowing adventure.

I like these thin sweaters because they are easy to roll up and tuck in my purse, or tie around my waist if I get too warm.  They are also so light that they provide just the bit of warmth I need during the spring/summer months.

There are so many features of this top that I love!  The keyhole back provides extra room and comfort for my ever-widening back (why do women's backsides get wider as they age anyway?  I've read on several blogs now where women were complaining about shirts being too tight in the back/shoulder area and too loose elsewhere.  That seems to be my issue as well).   I love the longer length in the back.  It's also nice and loose in the front (which I like cause it hides my tummy), but form fitting in the chest area.  I read several reviews of this top on-line and some women said it was too tight in the chest.  I consider myself well-endowed, and didn't find that to be the case, but it definitely is from fitting there.  I did have a problem with the material buckling a bit above the bust line,  but that seems to be a problem with most tops for me because I have narrow shoulders (yet a wide back).  I know, my body is deformed. :)

I carried an old bright blue cross body bag by LuLu (old).

You might have seen a peek of this hairstyle on yesterday's beauty post.  I put half my hair up in a back pony tail and added a lace white head band.

For jewelry I wore a coordinating coral earring and necklace set.

My shoes I picked up on clearance for only a few dollars.  They are one size too big, which is an accident.  I tried them on with thin socks and never looked at the size.  When I got home and put them on (weeks later) over bare feet, they were too big.  I was stunned, because they fit at the store.  Then I realized my mistake when I saw the size.  The only reason they fit at the store was because I put them on over socks.  It was too late to take them back, and I only spent a few dollars on them anyway.  But, I don't wear them too often because of the ill fit, and I only wear them when I know I won't be walking much.

They are by Fegalicious and have a cute little ribbon and bow detail on them, along with the little Feralicious crown on the side!

My pants are old above-the-ankle length jeans from Express.

Have a Great Day!  Amy

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